THE TIMES

didn't have permission to go to the crimea from the amry or the government.

He exposed appalling conditions and administrative incompetence.

He reported bravery of soldiers when it impressed him

Not all William Russels accounts can be seen to be 100% accurate and sources suggest that he wasn't present at many of the battles and he was very anti turk and french.

Did much to sway the publics opinion against the war and for reform.

Why was the army so worried? - The Times was the most important and widely read newspaper - Influencial people would read his reports

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REPORTING

FENTON - First and most influencial photographer in CRIMEA - worked for commercial company - Only in CRIMEA for 4 months - Photos shocked people - Thousands visited his exhibition - No dead bodies in photos